Grace Ware
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate teacher of young children committed to creating a safe, engaging culture of respect and love of learning. I am eager to take the skills and experiences that I have developed in my first three years of teaching and apply them to new opportunities and challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
WoodCreek Elementary, Katy ISD
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate the needs of all learners, including beginner ESL and GT students.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and behavior.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lessons for all subject areas through weekly planning and long range planning.
- Collaborated with ESL ISST to implement instructional strategies for ESL students.
- Planned First Grade Field Trip.
Kindergarten Teacher
Blattman Elementary, Northside ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and executed lesson plans for whole group and small group instruction.
- Managed student behavior using positive behavior management strategies.
- Used multiple communication platforms to connect families with their child's learning.
- Differentiated small group lessons to meet the needs of all students.
- Worked closely with team members to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom.
Clinical/Student Teacher
Spring Creek Elementary, College Station ISD
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Built and executed lesson plans in all subject areas in a First Grade classroom.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher on classroom policies,management strategies, and discipline.
- Taught small group and whole group instruction.
- Supported cooperating teacher with instruction and lesson planning while collaborating on different approaches to improve student learning.
- Full responsibility for two two-week terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education EC-6
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2022
Skills
- Relationship building
- Patience
- Classroom management
- Collaboration skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative planning
Certification
- TExES Core Subjects EC-6
- Science of Teaching Reading
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-6
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
WoodCreek Elementary, Katy ISD
08.2023 - 05.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Blattman Elementary, Northside ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Clinical/Student Teacher
Spring Creek Elementary, College Station ISD
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Education EC-6
Texas A&M University
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